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Each of Sam's frame-off restorations is its own series, newest segment first. Use the arrows to roll through the whole build — or open the full playlist on YouTube.

1972 GMC "Jimmy" 12 videos

Frame-off restoration of a 1972 GMC “Jimmy” — 4-wheel drive, 350 ci, factory-air car.

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Segment 11

Completed Project

Segment 10

Engine Start

Segment 9

Roof Restoration

Segment 8

Chassis Progress Update

Segment 7

NP205 Transfer Case Assembly

Segment 7

NP205 Transfer Case Disassembly

Segment 6

Restoring Vent Windows

Segment 5

Inner and Outer Rocker Panel Replacement

Segment 4

Hood Hinge Alignment

Segment 2

Doors and Windows Disassembly

Segment 3

Laser Cleaning with New Technology

Segment 1

Project Introduction and Disassembly

1956 GMC NAPCO 21 videos

Frame-off restoration of a 1956 GMC NAPCO 4×4 Model 100.

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Segment 17

Finished Product

Segment 17

Reverse Rotation Water Pump

Segment 14

Window Glass Installation

Segment 15

Installing the Headliner

Segment 16

Custom Exhaust Fabrication

Segment 13

Initial Timing

Segment 12

Pontiac 316 Oil Galley Plug

Segment 11

Finishing the Bed Wood

Hinge Pin Indexing - Tech Tip 001

Segment 10

Painting Letters on a Tailgate

Segment 10

Replacing the Rocker Step

Segment 9

Cab Mock Up

Segment 8

Cooking Tips for Girls

Segment 6

Rebuilding a WARN Locking Hub

Segment 5

Making NAPCO Axle Shims

Segment 4

Rebuilding the Steering Column

Segment 3

Rebuilding the Stromberg WW Carburetor: Part 3 Assembly

Segment 3

Rebuilding the Stromberg WW Carburetor: Part 2 Cleaning

Segment 3

Rebuilding the Stromberg WW Carburetor: Part 1 Disassembly

Segment 2

Walk Around and What to Look For

Segment 1

Motor Sourcing

1959 NAPCO Apache 19 videos

Restoring a 1959 NAPCO Chevy Apache 1-ton wrecker.

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Segment 20

The Finished Product

Segment 19

Hood Hinge Spring Installation 101

Segment 18

Fabricating a 9" Long Bed Step 105

Segment 17

Motor Startup

Segment 16

Cab Install

Segment 15

Single Exhaust Fabrication

Segment 14

Cab Body Work Progress

Segment 13

Fabricating the Wrecker Boom

Segment 12

Locking Ring Rims and Tires

Segment 11

Atascosa County Bone Yard

Segment 10

Door Skin Repair

Segment 9

Chassis Update

Segment 8

Transfer Case Rebuild and Reassembly

Segment 7

3800 1-Ton 9 Foot Bed Fabrication

Segment 6

Front Axle Rebuild (Assembly)

Segment 5

Blastin' with Danny Kerr

Segment 3

Steering Column Rebuild

Segment 2

1959 NAPCO Chevy Tear Down and Cab Removal

Segment 1

1959 NAPCO Chevy New Project Walk Around

1972 Chevy Highlander 27 videos

Frame-off restoration of a 1972 Chevy C20 Highlander.

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Segment 27

The Finished Product

Segment 26

Motor Start

Segment 25

Installing the Bed

Segment 24

Steering Column Rebuild

Segment 23

Cab Install

Segment 22

Dual Exhaust

Segment 21

Raptor Undercoating

Segment 20

Progress Update

Segment 19

Serpentine Belt System

Segment 18

The Crate Motor (Christmas in February)

Segment 17

Restoring Vent Windows

Segment 16

Patch Panels

Segment 15

Parkerizing OEM Bolts

Segment 14

Making a Wood Truck Bed

Segment 13

Blastin' the Body and Frame

Segment 12

Front Disk Brake Caliper Assembly

Segment 11

Chassis Disassembly

Segment 10

Rear Brake Drum Disassembly

Segment 9

Antique Rear Differential Stand

Segment 8

Door Disassembly along with the Vent Window

Segment 7

Tailgate Removal

Segment 6

Seat Frame and Risers Removal

Segment 5

Steering Column Removal

Segment 4

Brake Booster Removal

Segment 3

Fenders and Front Clip Disassembly

Segment 2

Pre-Restoration Walk Around

Segment 1

Restoration Introduction

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